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Ilana Palmgren

Ilana Palmgren

Fangfrisch Berlin (Main agency)
Alessandra Martinez
+49 30 616 71380
office@fangfrischberlin.de
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About me

Ilana Palmgren is a Finnish actor working between Helsinki and Berlin. They are trained in film and theatre acting in Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatory with a foundation in the Stanislavski system, completing their studies in Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy. 

Ilana is comfortable with roles of all genders and is especially drawn to characters with emotional complexity, quiet intensity, or strong physical presence. Their recent work includes award-winning short film, being selected as a finalist for Mae Artist Award, and international collaborations.

Alongside film and TV, Ilana maintains an active artistic practice in contemporary performance, which strengthens their physical precision and character work on screen. 

Available for film, TV, and commercial castings across Europe.

Information

Place of birth
Finland
Height (cm)
153
Eye color
blue-gray
Hair color
auburn
Hair length
Medium
Place of residence
Berlin (DE)
Housing options
Helsinki (FI)
Nationality
Finnish
Languages
Finnish(native)EnglishRussianSwedish
Dialects
Standard British English(native dialect)
Accents
Finnish
Instruments
Guitar
Sport
Acrobatics
Dance
ChoreographyContemporary danceImprovisation danceButohBallet
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Dancer, Theater actor
Singing
BluesChoirClassicJazzSong
Special skills
Audio bookChoreographyAcrobat
Pitch
Mezzo-soprano
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatory, University of Arts Helsinki Theater Academy

Awards

2025
Ilana Palmgren, RED - ROT (nominated)
2025
Silver Dust (Short film)

Film

2025
Backseat drivers (WT) (Short film) In development
Ray (LR) Nita Kvirikadze Producer: Aimilianos & Ricklef Priestley Produktion Casting Director: Madlen Meyer Written by: Nita Kvirikadze
2025
Fatal Attractions (Short film) In development
Shadow (SUP) Maria Kuznetsova Producer: Isabeau Goffin Written by: Maria Kuznetsova
2024 – 2025
Silver Dust (Experimental film)
Lead (LR) Alan La Lenia Producer: Alan La Lenia Distribution: Lenia Motion Design Written by: Alan La Lenia
2024
A BAD HABIT / PAHA TAPA (Short film)
Supporting Role Anne Seppänen, Jaakko Kelaranta, Pyry Kuronen Producer: Anne Seppänen, Jaakko Kelaranta, Pyry Kuronen

Theater

2025
RED - ROT
Leading Role Ilana Palmgren Producer: Palmgren&Salmela Written by: Ilana Palmgren